disagreement
Translation
a difference of opinion, an argument
Examples
We had a disagreement about money.
We had a disagreement about money.
There is some disagreement over the facts.
There is some disagreement over the facts.
They settled their disagreement peacefully.
They settled their disagreement peacefully.
Grammar Patterns
((a disagreement about/over sth.)) a difference of opinion about a topic We had a disagreement about money.
((a disagreement with sb.)) a difference of opinion with a person I had a disagreement with my colleague.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dispute, conflict, argument; Antonyms: agreement, accord
Etymology
From the verb 'disagree' + the noun-forming suffix '-ment'. It means 'the state of not agreeing'.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of the verb 'disagree'. Think of it as an instance or state of disagreeing.